Senior Claims Specialist – Construction and Defect
Zurich Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • Illinois • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $83,400 - $155,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manage a claims caseload from assignment through resolution
- Provide technical claims service on primarily litigated claims of moderate to high exposure and complexity under general liability, excess, and other coverages
- Significant policy interpretation and coverage analysis
- Exposure evaluation and management of counsel and other vendors
- Collaboration with internal and external contacts, including underwriters, customers, and brokers
- Negotiation and claim resolution
- Management of all communications and reporting associated with the life of a claim
- Some business travel (5-10%) may be required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area
- OR Juris Doctor and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area
- OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree with 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area
- OR Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 5 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area
- OR High School Diploma Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area
- Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
- Microsoft Office experience
- Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets and products
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
- Bonuses and merit increases
- Flexibility to work in preferred location as part of hybrid work model
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
claims managementlitigation managementpolicy interpretationcoverage analysisexposure evaluationnegotiationcommunication managementreporting
Soft Skills
collaborationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
adjuster licenseZurich Certified Insurance ApprenticeZurich Claims Training Program